Things are still in high-gear for Ozarks Harvesting Hope getting the word out before and during planting season. So far, the tv and radio spots have been produced and are airing, the press release distributed, point-of-purchase signs taken to area nurseries and gardening centers, rack cards printed, news interviews, web banner ads… and more! The program is receiving an immense amount of positive energy. We are grateful for the generosity and pooling of resources on behalf of the ad community and the Ad Club.

OHH REUSABLE BAGS FOR SALE: If you missed the cool news, OHH has for sale large green handled reusable bags. The donation request is $4 each or 3 for $10. We’ll have the bags at each event, or you can get in touch with us for more information.

KIDS GARDENING EVENT: Our next big push is the planning and promoting of a kids gardening event, “Young Sprouts in the Garden,” to be held Saturday, May 31 at Nathanael Greene Park. The premise if for kids to visit a dozen or more interactive participant booths to learn something about gardening and then they will receive a prize. Those committed so far are Springfield-Greene Co. Park Board (partner), Master Gardeners (partner), Ozarks Harvesting Hope (partner), National Weather Service, Discovery Center, Rutledge-Wilson Farm, Show Me Yards & Neighborhoods, and Springfield Nature Center. Several others are in the works. If you have ideas or can help us promote this – hey, we’d love that, just let us know!

WANT TO LEARN TO GROW VEGETABLES?
Attend this event, VEGETABLE GARDENING FOR BEGINERS, on Saturday, May 10, from 11a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Midtown Carnegie Library. Topics will include Preparing Soil, Purchasing Plants and Seeds, Harvesting and Container Gardening.
Program Hosted by Master Gardeners: Shelley Vaugine & Gina Marie Walden
Call for registration 576-0473 or 862-4399